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MS terms
Term | Definition |
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Oste/o | Bone |
Chrondr/o | Cartilage |
Arthr/o | Joint |
Myel/o | Bone marrow |
Ten/o Tendin/o | Tendon |
Ligament/o | Ligament |
Burs/o | Bursa |
My/o | Muscle |
-malacia | Softening |
-porosis | Porous |
-asthenia | Weakness |
-trophy | Development |
Arthroscopy | A surgical procedure to visualize a joint cavity and structure to obtain fluid, tissue, or both for study. |
Arthroplasty | Joint replacement |
Arthritis | Inflammation of the joints |
Osteoporosis | Porous bone |
Tendonitis | Inflammation of tendon |
Electromyography | Recording of muscle electrical activity |
Biopsy | Cutting out small tissue sample |
Osteomalacia | Soft bones |
Myalgia | Muscle pain |
Arthralgia | Joint pain |
Orthopedic | Physician specializing in muscular and connective tissue disorders or complications |